Lots of Thatcher this week – perhaps a little bit over-Thatcherated, but a long look at her legacy and the issues raised by her death. Also: 3D printing guns, submarine disasters and watching what doctors tweet.

Thatcher’s Legacy (2:01) by Dave ColeThatcher’s Walkman (10:44) by Miles TaylorThatcher Party Packs (15:34) by Caroline SpurryTramp The Dirt Down (21:15) by Cory HazlehurstGMC Social Media (26:33) by Peter EnglishPrintable Weapons (36:26) by Sean EllisUSS Thresher (43:13) by Drew RaeRHSF13 Part 3 (49:55) by Liz Lutgendorff (ft Dave Cohen & Enrique Lopez-Juez)The sketch at the end is by David Lovesy & Brian Two

This week we look find out how prophecy predicts the Pope’s resignation could signal the destruction of Rome, we reflect on the Pope’s use of Twitter, discover when 4G phones are going to happen – and if the networks are going to continue to rip us off, as well as hear about how school kids are standing up for LGBT people. And more!

New Twitter prosecution rules, the National Health Action Party launch, a report on freedom of expression from Azerbaijan – it’s an eclectic show! We also speak to a man crowdfunding some scientific research, find out about fusion reactors, hear how humanists are excluded from Remembrance events and laugh at how some Americans on the right aren’t taking Obama’s re-election victory terribly well.

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What happened when BPAS held a debate with Christian Concern? Why does Christian Wolmar want to be Mayor of London? Can celebrities be Twitter bullies? And what’s the deal with the EU’s silly cookie laws… and more!

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Rather than celebrate Christmas, we thought we should probably celebrate the life and work of Christopher Hitchens, who died on the 15th December. So please join us for this very Pod Delusion-type look at his life.

This week we take a journey across time and space as we look forward to the Mars Science Lab mission, and talk about a new play that takes a look back into recent history through the medium of former Labour MP Chris Mullin’s diaries. We also speak to Marcus Chown about his new book and are scared by news of what the SOPA act could mean for the internet.

Twitter and the Election (1:38) by George PolesWhat next for Evan Harris? (7:52) by James O’MalleyWhat next for Libel Reform? (9:37) by James O’MalleyFair Votes Protest (12:10) by MistyWomen and the Election (16:25) by Tania GlydeFive Live (22:56) by Simon HowardSubsistance Farming (24:06) by Salim Fadhley